MMA world rocked by sudden death of UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento

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Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRich BoothTuesday 04 August 2026 13:15 BSTMMA fighter Allan Nascimento has died (UFC)MMA fighter Allan Nascimento died aged 34 on Monday morning from an apparent heart attack in his sleep.The UFC announced his passing and extended condolences to his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.Nascimento had been with the UFC since 2021, achieving a 4-2 record in the Octagon and a career record of 22-7, with 16 wins by submission.His training gym, Chute Boxe in Brazil, paid tribute to him as a "warrior, friend, dedicated competitor and extraordinary human being."Fellow fighter Charles Oliveira also honored Nascimento on social media, referring to him as a "brother" and expressing gratitude for their shared experiences.In fullAllan Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attackMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in